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YU04 HFM

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,595 mi
Last recorded113,595 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 HFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,595 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

CHILD SEATS FITTED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN OFF

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 9 Oct 2021 113,385 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

CHILD SEATS FITTED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

EXHAUST CENTRE BRACKET BROKEN OFF

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Oct 2020 107,037 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face poor condition

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear seat belts poor retraction

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 101,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front shocks a little soft

Pass 9 May 2017 93,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 93,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 88,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 84,280 miles

wipers do not park automatically,but can be manually parked into correct position

Fail 15 May 2015 84,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers do not park automatically,but can be manually parked into correct position

Pass 16 May 2014 80,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 75,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 43,836 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 43,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,826 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 62,826 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2010 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,185 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 38,184 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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YU04 HFM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU04 HFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YU04 HFM registered?

YU04 HFM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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